- A
Enable automatic license assignment for all synchronized users.
Why wrong: License assignment is about assigning services, not about access control.
- B
Configure GCDS to sync user passwords.
Why wrong: GCDS does not sync passwords; it only syncs identity attributes.
- C
Create a custom role that allows only synchronized users to access resources.
Why wrong: Custom roles cannot distinguish synchronized users from manual users; they are identity-based.
- D
Disable manual user creation in the Cloud Identity admin console.
This ensures that only synchronized users exist, preventing rogue manual accounts.
- E
Use the Organization Policy constraint constraints/iam.allowedPolicyMemberDomains to restrict IAM members to the company's domain.
This prevents users from other domains from being assigned roles in IAM.
PCSE Practice Question: Configuring Access Within a Cloud Solution Environment
This PCSE practice question tests your understanding of configuring access within a cloud solution environment. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company uses Google Cloud Directory Sync (GCDS) to synchronize users from an on-premises Active Directory to Cloud Identity. The security team wants to ensure that only synchronized users can access Google Cloud resources. Which TWO actions are part of a secure configuration? (Choose two.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Disable manual user creation in the Cloud Identity admin console.
Correct actions: 1) Disable the creation of manual users in Cloud Identity to ensure all users come from AD only. 2) Restrict the allowed domains for IAM members to the company's domain (e.g., example.com) using Organization Policy constraint 'constraints/iam.allowedPolicyMemberDomains' to prevent external users from being added. Enabling automatic license assignment is not a security measure. Using the default admin account is not recommended. Syncing passwords is not recommended; GCDS does not sync passwords.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Enable automatic license assignment for all synchronized users.
Why it's wrong here
License assignment is about assigning services, not about access control.
- ✗
Configure GCDS to sync user passwords.
Why it's wrong here
GCDS does not sync passwords; it only syncs identity attributes.
- ✗
Create a custom role that allows only synchronized users to access resources.
Why it's wrong here
Custom roles cannot distinguish synchronized users from manual users; they are identity-based.
- ✓
Disable manual user creation in the Cloud Identity admin console.
Why this is correct
This ensures that only synchronized users exist, preventing rogue manual accounts.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Use the Organization Policy constraint constraints/iam.allowedPolicyMemberDomains to restrict IAM members to the company's domain.
Why this is correct
This prevents users from other domains from being assigned roles in IAM.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
What to study next
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What does this PCSE question test?
Configuring Access Within a Cloud Solution Environment — This question tests Configuring Access Within a Cloud Solution Environment — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Disable manual user creation in the Cloud Identity admin console. — Correct actions: 1) Disable the creation of manual users in Cloud Identity to ensure all users come from AD only. 2) Restrict the allowed domains for IAM members to the company's domain (e.g., example.com) using Organization Policy constraint 'constraints/iam.allowedPolicyMemberDomains' to prevent external users from being added. Enabling automatic license assignment is not a security measure. Using the default admin account is not recommended. Syncing passwords is not recommended; GCDS does not sync passwords.
What should I do if I get this PCSE question wrong?
Identify which PCSE exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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